Snowdrops signal spring, even when the view outdoors may not look spring-like. Often poking up through the snow, they’re among the earliest flowers to bloom. Snowdrops are perennials, perfect for ...

Slowly but surely, the chilly autumn breeze has us retreating from our gardens and into the cosy corners of our homes. But before we bid our plots farewell until next year, there’s one more thing to ...

Key Points Early winter blooms can signal stress in plants meant to flower later in the year.Some species naturally bloom in ...

Breeding snowdrops is a long process. It takes four years to grow a flowering plant from seed, and up to another eight to ...

These are plants to buy in February to avoid missing out, as popular varieties of dahlias, potatoes, sweet peas, snowdrops, ...

As the summer garden winds down, it’s time to think about spring flowers, and the best way to ramp them up would be to plant bulbs now. We’re all familiar with tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, the ...

Families can also enjoy Snowdrop Time at Huntington Castle, Carlow, open every weekend from 31 January onwards. The historic ...

When gardeners think of spring-blooming bulbs, the top four plants that come to mind are crocus, daffodils, hyacinths and ...

Don't let January's cold and wet start put you off from gardening: the experts say now is the ideal time to plant perennials ...

If you live in Canada, you know spring is never straightforward. Some days, you wake up to sunshine, and the next, there’s a surprise snow flurry. Picking flowers that can handle these ups and downs ...